Agulhas Long-billed Lark vs Grey-backed Sparrow-lark
Certhilauda brevirostris compared with Eremopterix verticalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Agulhas Long-billed Lark | Grey-backed Sparrow-lark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Certhilauda brevirostris | Eremopterix verticalis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Alaudidae | Alaudidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) | 16.666666666666668 g (0.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Agulhas Long-billed Lark only
Grey-backed Sparrow-lark only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
Least Concern
Grey-backed Sparrow-lark
About These Birds
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
The Agulhas Long-billed Lark is a lark of the Alaudidae family, weighing about 43 g, restricted to the Agulhas Plain at the southern tip of South Africa. It favours low coastal scrubland and fynbos, where it uses its curved bill to probe the soil for invertebrates.